Review: Vitamix A2500 Blender
By Kitchen Expert
Grace Vogel
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The Curated Take
4.8/5
The Vitamix A2500 Blender is ideal for professional and home kitchens and is known for its durability and power. It can break down tough ingredients like nuts and frozen vegetables, and it features dual grits for sharpening and polishing blades. This blender is easy to use with a variable-powered engine but requires caution as it can splash or leak if overfilled. Though a bit heavy, its robust design and performance justify its price, offering more versatility and a wider range of speeds than other brands. It's a reliable tool for daily, diverse culinary tasks.
Ideal for
- High powered engine can break down nuts, potatoes, frozen vegetables, and more
- Durable blender that can withstand daily use
- Easy to use, variable-powered engine
Not ideal for
- Blender easily splashes/leaks out of the tops when too full
- Blades can be damaged if there's not enough liquid
Texture quality
The Vitamix A2500 can make highly smooth purees, soups, and aiolis. The only caveat is that it is important to know how much liquid to add to the mixture and...Read more
Durability
I have used the Vitamix A2500 daily, and it has no signs of slowing down over the year I have owned it. This blender is built to maintain its high...Read more
Versatility
In the restaurant, I have used this blender to make a wide variety of items. In the kitchen, we use it to make aiolis, infused oils and vinegars, sauces, soups,...Read more
Design
The Vitamix A2500 was designed to be the best blender product available. The blender has an easy-to-use variable speed dial and a high-capacity top. The dial was designed with the...Read more
Power
The Vitamix A2500 can pull up to 12 amps. This means it is one of the most powerful blenders on the market and is great for daily use. The Vitamix...Read more
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Grace Vogel
About the kitchen products
- Model: Vitamix A2500 Blender
Test conditions
- Where I’ve used it: I mainly use the Vitamix in a professional kitchen.
- How many times I've used it: 50
Expert Reviews of the Vitamix A2500 Blender
Grace Vogel The Vitamix A2500 is built to last and is great for home cooks who love entertaining and challenging themselves with professional technique. It is a product that is ubiquitous in all restaurant kitchens and used for all manners of cooking. I have used the Vitamix to make purees, infused oils, sauces, soups, aiolis, and more.
The high-powered engine breaks down food quickly and easily. The easy-to-use variable dial allows me to gradually bring the contents of the blender up to a full-speed blend and back down. This gives me more control over my blending than with many other blenders. The lid is fitted with an opening that allows me to stream water, stocks, or oils into the blender while running. This assists me in keeping my work surface clean.
The only downside of the Vitamix is its tendency to overheat if run for too long. This can burn out the motor and damage the blades. My word of advice is not to run the blender for too long and not to overfill the blender. Aside from that, I highly recommend the Vitamix A2500 Blender.
Product Specs
| Made in | USA |
| Manufacturer warranty | 10 year Full (covers parts, performance, labor & two-way shipping) |
| Material | Shell (Tritan) Container, lid and lid plug (Tritan), Tamper (Formolene), Blade (Stainless steel) |
| Product height (in) | 17" |
| Product length (in) | 11" |
| Product width (in) | 8" |
Review Ratings
Texture quality
4/5
Grace Vogel gave 4 of 5 stars. The Vitamix A2500 can make highly smooth purees, soups, and aiolis. The only caveat is that it is important to know how much liquid to add to the mixture and when to stop and mix the contents to get the best results. If there is not enough moisture in the mixture, the blades will stop turning or can be damaged.
Durability
5/5
Grace Vogel gave 5 of 5 stars. I have used the Vitamix A2500 daily, and it has no signs of slowing down over the year I have owned it. This blender is built to maintain its high power after high levels of use. It is great for everything from daily smoothies to nightly soups.
Versatility
5/5
Grace Vogel gave 5 of 5 stars. In the restaurant, I have used this blender to make a wide variety of items. In the kitchen, we use it to make aiolis, infused oils and vinegars, sauces, soups, and purees. The blender can be used to make drinks as well. I have used it to make smoothies and cocktails.
Design
5/5
Grace Vogel gave 5 of 5 stars. The Vitamix A2500 was designed to be the best blender product available. The blender has an easy-to-use variable speed dial and a high-capacity top. The dial was designed with the home cook in mind, knowing that it was intuitive to ramp up the speed by turning it.
Power
5/5
Grace Vogel gave 5 of 5 stars. The Vitamix A2500 can pull up to 12 amps. This means it is one of the most powerful blenders on the market and is great for daily use. The Vitamix can break down frozen products and run for a long time because of the amount of energy it has.
FAQs
What do you love about this product?
Grace Vogel The Vitamix A2500 is a workhorse. It can handle high levels of use and can easily break down harder products. I love the open-lid design that allows me to stream in oils, water, or stock, make aiolis, and thin out purees.
What was your favorite moment with this gear?
Grace Vogel My favorite moment with the Vitamix A2500 was when I decided to make a horseradish-infused oil. It was easy to make. All I had to do was peel horseradish and cut it into manageable-sized chunks. I threw the chunks in the blender, covered them with neutral oil, and blended until I started to see steam coming out of the top. Because the Vitamix is so powerful, it didn't take long. Then, all I had to do was strain out the solids, and I had a fantastic infused oil to use in my cooking.
Why did you choose this product?
Grace Vogel I have regularly used other types of Vitamix blenders in the professional kitchen, so I knew that Vitamix creates high-quality products built to last. After researching which Vitamix maintained high power levels used in professional quality blenders, I realized that the Vitamix A2500 was the right one while being self-explanatory and easy to use at home.
What is the value for the money versus other options?
Grace Vogel While the Vitamix A2500 is pricier than other blenders from brands like KitchenAid and Breville, it is an excellent product. The Vitamix has a better build quality, high capacity, and wider range of speeds, making it a more versatile product than any other blender on the market.
